wide-eyed
Example Sentences
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Bateman: Clark became more wide-eyed than I originally planned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
She has both Judy Garland’s bubbly conviction and wide-eyed naivete, along with the kind of comedic timing that few actors exhibit today.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Four-year notches on a timeline from wide-eyed kid to tuned-in teen and beyond.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Sister Zoe explained to a wide-eyed classroom what was happening in Cuba.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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